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Bust cramps, stress and acne with these wonder products
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Dating back to the Ancient Egyptians (Cleopatra was their biggest fan!), essential oils have literally been around for, well…ever. From teen queens to actual queens, essential oils have been used as healing and beauty products around the world. And the best part is? They have no harmful chemicals to your body because they’re totally natural!
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What: Lavender oil
Where: Edens Garden Lavender 100% Pure, $7, amazon.com
Vitacost 100% Lavender Oil, $7, vitacost.com
NOW Foods Lavender Oil, $15, amazon.com
Young Living Lavender Oil, $30, youngliving.com
Why: Lavender oil is great for lotsa things, especially for stress relief. A couple of sniffs of lavender and rubbing lavender oil on your wrists can ease tension and lull you to sleep. Lavender oil is also a natural antihistamine, meaning it can help take the itch out of seasonal allergies, bug bites and pesky skin problems, like eczema or sunburns.
Who: Ariana Grande, Selena Gomez, Miley Cyrus, Demi Lovato, Lea Michele, the cast of True Blood, Jennifer Aniston, Jake Gyllenhaal -
What: Coconut oil
Where: Trader Joe's Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, $6, at Trader Joe's stores
Carrington Farms Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil, $8, carringtonfarms.com
Nutiva Organic Virgin Coconut Oil, $12, nutivia.com
Viva Labs Organic Coconut Oil, $13, vitaminshoppe.com
Why: Want to completely rejuvenate every aspect of your life? Meet coconut oil. This wonder oil can whiten teeth, help with weight loss, boost your metabolism, improve nail and cuticle appearance, heal chapped lips and even give your skin a healthy glow. Slather on as a hair mask to moisturize hair, fight frizz and nix dandruff.
Mix coconut oil into our tea? Don’t mind if we do! Some companies that specialize in essential oils, such as Young Living Essential Oils and doTERRA Oils, are safe to consume, but others may not be. Look at the bottle first to make sure they’re pure and safe for consumption.
Who: Emma Stone, Shailene Woodley, Vanessa Hudgens, Kendall Jenner, Blake Lively, Miranda Kerr, Hilary and Haylie Duff, Channing Tatum, Jared Leto
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What: Peppermint oil
Where: NOW Foods Peppermint Oil, $5, amazon.com
Vitacost 100% Pure Peppermint Oil, $6, vitacost.com
Aura Cacia 100% Pure Essential Oil Peppermint, $6, swansonvitamins.com
Young Living Essential Peppermint Oil, $23, amazon.com
Why: When you hear peppermint, you probably think about fresh breath or Christmas candy, but there’s actually tons more to it. Rub peppermint oil on your stomach for that-time-of-month cramps, or onto your temples to battle a brutal headache.
If the label says it’s safe to drink, add to your tea to soothe a tummy ache. For a li’l boost of energy or quick stress buster, take a whiff, breathe deep and smile. Works for sniffles and cold symptoms, too.
Who: One Direction, Jennifer Lawrence, Debby Ryan, Jessica Alba, Nicole Richie, Sofia Vergara, Mariah Carrey, Julia Roberts
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What: Tea tree oil
Where: NOW Foods Pure Tea Tree Oil, $6, amazon.com
Desert Essence Tea Tree Oil Facial Cleansing Pads, $8, desertessence.com
Burt’s Bees Herbal Blemish Stick, $8, burtsbees.com
Australian Bodycare Tea Tree Oil, $9, feelunique.com
Lush Tea Tree Water, $10, lushusa.com
Tea Tree Skin Clearing Facial Wash, $12, thebodyshop-usa.com
Why: We know, we know: Won’t putting oil on oily skin just cause more painful pimples? Actually, no! Some oils do the exact opposite and clear your clogged pores. Tea tree oil has powerful antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties, meaning buh-bye acne.
It’s proven to reduce redness and treat acne as effectively as benzoyl peroxide with less harmful side effects. Be careful, though, because it can be strong and cause your skin to dry out. So, be sure to either dilute it with water or—more effectively—jojoba oil before applying it to the affected area, or buy a cream or wash that has tea tree oil as one of its prime ingredients. Hint: it can also help with ingrown hairs!
Who: Emma Stone, Rachel McAdams, Kim Kardashian
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What: Argan oil
Where: Saadia Organics Argan Oil, $12, saadiaorganics.com
Aria Beauty 100% Pure Argan Oil, $14, amazon.com
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil, $16, sephora.com
100% Natural Argan Oil by Natural Beauty Brand, $20, amazon.com
Why: Do you have skin that’s dry, not cracking? Are your locks stiff and dull, not flaking? Do you have the occasional pimple, not the never-goes-away acne? This is where argan oil comes in.
Argan oil (aka Moroccan oil or ‘Liquid Gold’) is a moisturizing, healing and conditioning oil that’s not so much a direct target to skin and hair problems, but helps prevent them and soothe the occasional flare up. It’s great at taming frizzy hair, repairing damaged hair, moisturizing and soothing skin and healing acne. It can be used as a gentle lip balm or cuticle softener. Use it as a quick facial before applying makeup.
Who: Taylor Swift, Leighton Meester, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, Kylie Jenner, Kaley Cuoco, Nicole Richie, Natalie Portman, Scarlett Johansson
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What: Rosehip Seed Oil
Where: Life-Flo Pure Rosehip Seed Oil Organic, $8, life-flo.com
Aubrey Organics Rosa Mosqueta Rose Hip Seed Oil, $11, vitaminshoppe.com
NZ Fusion Notanicals Pure Organic Certified Rosehip Seed Oil, $15, amazon.com
Mountain Rose Herbs Organic Rosehip Seed Oil, $20, mountainroseherbs.com
Sukin Organic Rosehip Seed Oil, $20, sukinorganics.com
Why: It’s in a lot of beauty products and creams already, but the natural extract does wonders for your skin alone. Rich in vitamins and antioxidants, rosehip seed oil is an amazing treatment for dry skin, sun damage (which is common in these summer months!), helping diminish the appearance of scars and evening out your skin tone.
This all-in-one product can be used for almost anything when it comes to your skin, acting as a makeup remover, a moisturizer and tons of other things. It’s non-greasy, super absorbent and rejuvenates your skin with a healthy glow since it’s packed full with vitamin C.
Who: Jennifer Lawrence, Jade Thirlwall, Kate Middleton, Miranda Kerr, Rose Byrne
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